Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o when she appeared before the National Assembly’s Finance Committee at Parliament Nairobi earlier this year. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] When President William Ruto issued a directive banning non-essential foreign travel for all state officials in October last year, it was expected that this would significantly reduce the amount the country spends…
The midfielder has explained why Junior Starlets facing Portugal and Valencia during their training camp in Spain will help them ready for their U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup escapade. Junior Starlets midfielder Pearl Olesi has expressed the team’s excitement and optimism ahead of their scheduled friendly matches in Spain. The Kenyan side, currently camped in…
In the dynamically developing world of online betting and gambling in India, loyalty programs have become an integral part of the strategy to attract and retain customers. Among the many platforms available to Indian players, Mostbet stands out with its innovative and generous loyalty program, which offers unique opportunities to increase profits and improve the…
The CEO of Kenya Airways (KQ) Allan Kilavuka has revealed that they lost at least Ksh80 million during the September 11, 2024, strike which paralysed operations in major airports across the country. Speaking to a local TV station on Monday, September 23, 2024, Kilavuka stated that the strike had brought about unforeseen losses to the…
Four suspects who are believed to have been part of a group of more than 15 individuals who allegedly planned, abducted, assaulted and sodomized a 25 year old blogger Bruce John in Mombasa were Monday arraigned at the Shanzu Law Court. The four accused persons namely (From R to L) Abdul…
Kisumu City Stars players pose with the trophy after landing a 3-year sponsorship worth Kes 250,000 with Tujiamini.[Washington Onyango,Standard] Kisumu City Stars have emerged as the latest qualifiers for the highly anticipated Tujiamini Cheza Dimba nationwide contest, following a dominant performance in the Nyanza regional competition. The tournament, which was held at the iconic Moi…
The daggers are drawn following reports of an impeachment motion being prepared against Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua with the DP yesterday exciting the ground with his own epithets. Against the backdrop of his own admission of severed ties with President William Ruto, Gachagua has now cautioned against return of politics of betrayal at the expense…
The eight-time world champion explained why the 2024 track and field season has shaped the world of sports and how he will capitalise on that going into next season. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has explained why the 2024 track and field season was the highlight of the sport. The four-time Olympic champion noted that…
Activist Morara Kebaso has announced his plan to refund money to certain Kenyans who supported him and feel deceived. In a post on Saturday, he revealed that he decided to return the funds raised for him after concluding that Kenyans have not done enough to bring about meaningful change in the country’s governance. “But a…
Nahashon Mutua was sentenced to death more than four years ago for murdering a prisoner when he was the OCS of Ruaraka Police Station In an interview, Mutua expressed his pride in his work as a police officer, saying he was a hard-working officer who worked his way up through the ranks. While in prison,…
Nairobi county senator Edwin Sifuna has condemned the forcible arrests made against the striking university lecturers on Monday, September 23, 2024. Chaos erupted in Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) Monday afternoon after the police lobbed teargas canisters at a section of members of the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU),…
The Football Kenya Federation Electoral Board has assured Kenyans of its commitment to conducting just and transparent elections before the end of December this year. Speaking during the unveiling of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Electoral Board members held at a Nairobi hotel on Monday, the Chairman of the FKF Electoral Board, Prof. Hezborn Owilla,…
Uasin Gishu women's representative, Gladys Boss Shollei, has clearly told Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that she will be impeached Shollei said he will oversee the motion to remove Gachagua from power and that no one will touch President William Ruto while he is still in power. His statements came a few hours after Kapseret Member…
Maryam Mwakitama the overall winner of Sigona Golf Club Lady Captain (Michelle Muhanda) 2024 prize in action, September 21, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] A whooping 44 stableford points presented youngster Maryam Mwakitama with the Sigona Golf Club Lady Captain (Michelle Muhanda) overall prize over the weekend. Mwakitama 17, a talented junior golfer, outshined a field…
The founder of Neno Evangelism, Pastor James Ng'ang'a, expelled a man from his gospel meeting for recording him preaching on the phone The no-fuss pastor emphasized the importance of focusing on God's word during worship Ng'ang'a defended his action, claiming that the man interfered with the service, and quickly ordered him to be removed from…